In the 1890's, a movement that said art was for arts sake, period. As opposed to Ruskin, who said art should elevate the soul.

Diamond Jubliee

When Queen Victoria celebrated 60 years on the throne. Considered the height of the British Empire. People began to worry about the decline--they expected the end of an era.

Georgian Period

The period after Queen Victoria's death before World War II, which was the last height of the empire--"the golden period."

Post Impressionism

Sunday in the Park--pointillism--more distinctive brush strokes, vibrant colors, more structure, and interested in smaller geometrics.

Perspective

Cubism, Picasso--tried to represent all different perspectives simultaneously--tried to rebel against the norms.

"Literature should make it new"

Ezra Pound--Blast--blow up Victorians and start new.

Narrative Detextualization

Modernists jump right into the story and give no background information or setup.

3 Modernist Themes

1. Make it new--Narrative Detextualization
2. Make it difficult--Writings were not accessible, they were about the writer.
3. Mix high and low--Important writings, but also portrayed a woman going to the bathroom.